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German modern tiger tank8/28/2023 ![]() Over 2,000 were produced, while the 90 mm guns of the American M36 tank destroyer-later of the M26 Pershing-also demonstrated a capable counterthreat. The 17-pounder gun, mounted on the Sherman Firefly and some M10 tank destroyers, was the British answer to the Tiger problem and could effectively penetrate their armor. Later came the SU-85, which could effectively knock out Tigers from a greater distance. ![]() The Soviets also developed the 85 mm anti-tank gun, which was mounted on the ferociously mass-produced T-34s to form the T-34-85. They were highly effective at destroying enemy Tigers. Soon, the Tiger had to face the powerful IS-2 and the ISU-152-armed with powerful 122 mm and 152 mm armaments, respectively. ![]() Hundreds of photos of Tiger tanks in action. Of course, there were numerous considerations to take into account-terrain, weather conditions, nature of the defense or attack, and so on-but here are some of the Allies' key principles and responses to overcome the Tiger menace: By Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann, Alfred Rubbel, Richard Freiherr von Rosen. ![]() Mounting the 88 mm KwK 36 L/56 gun and thick armor, the Tiger proved formidable in combat and forced the Allies to alter their armor tactics and develop new weapons to counter it. Fresh tactics required nerves of steel, while others called for a steady hand and pinpoint accuracy. The Tiger I was a German heavy tank that saw extensive service during World War II. ![]()
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